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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,052.12, 284,380.67 and 148,876.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,052.12, 284,380.67 and 148,876.38 is: 205,470.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,052.12 : 284,380.67 = 148,876.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,052.12/284,380.67 = 148,876.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,052.12x = 284,380.67 × 148,876.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,052.12x = 42,337,565,063.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,337,565,063.77/206,052.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,470.17

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